We were in town for a college visit, and hotels in the area can be pricey. We booked this one through hotels.com, where we requested 2 queen beds. Apparently, booking through a broker did not guarantee this! The clerk was more than happy to switch us to the room we actually wanted. The room had recently been updated, so it was much nicer than your typical Microtel. I really felt like it was closer in quality to a Marriott.

Building access was super-convenient. We could park right outside the side door and get to our room quickly. The breakfast is mediocre, but there was enough to tide us over. Since our son has decided to attend Auburn, we will be staying here quite a lot!

We have stayed at a Microtel before and we compared it to IKEA. Everything is minimal but cheap. We were on a college tour so we chose a hotel near I-85. This is a very small hotel. We were put in a room right off the lobby but we didn't think that was a problem. Most hotel guests complain about other guests being loud. But our problem was that the manager (or owner) and his wife were actually having a fight in the lobby! Now it was not late, only 9:00 pm when it started and we were still watching TV. At first, my daughter knocked on the inside of our door so that they could hear it. Second, I walked out and went to get ice presumably, so that I could see if they were actually behind the door of the office. No, they were not even behind the desk but about 12 feet from our door. Finally, at 10:00 pm, I opened the door and explained that I was ready to go to bed. They apologized and I think they were embarrassed but I can't help thinking it was funny that we're always bothered by other guests but this time, it was the manager!

Simply put: NEVER AGAIN! I will not be staying here again! I'm certainly glad I didn't pay full price for my stay here. The only reason I stayed here is because it's closer to my bf who attends a university not too far from the area. I didn't even stay the entire duration, I had to leave. For the first three days, this hotel didn't even have hot water! No hot water for 3 days?! That was ridiculous! It's bad enough the rooms were small, it could have at least been clean and comfortable. Management of this hotel has definitely got to step it up! Amenities are outdated and there wasn't even a proper breakfast area. For breakfast there were 2 tables against the wall in the lobby and they served cereal, juice and coffee :( RIDICULOUS! This hotel stay was far below my standards. I stayed at the Microtel in Opelika previously and should have gone back there! If it weren't for me trying to stay closer to my bf I most def would have left as soon as I stepped foot in the lobby *ick* Needless to say, I didn't stay the whole time anyway; couldn't take it anymore. I will NEVER compromise my level of comfort again! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY I DON'T CARE HOW DEEP THE DISCOUNT IS! If you want comfort and good value for your money stay at the Microtel Inn & Suites in Opelika....NOT AUBURN!

Our room wasn't ready when we got there because they had been full the night before. We had to wait about 45 minutes, but the room was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly and accomodating. My only "complaint' is that the TV was mounted too high to watch in comfort. There was no hot food for breakfast, but it's a budget hotel and I thought we got what we paid for, and that's all I ask. This hotel is near the Interstate, but if you're there to tour Auburn University, there are hotels closer to campus.